James Tavernier is the best Rangers signing in their modern history – expert
James Tavernier is a Rangers “legend” and the best value-for-money signing in their modern history.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Gers and Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton hailed the captain as an “outstanding” player following his brace in their 3-0 win against St Johnstone on Sunday (18 February).
The 32-year-old joined the Glasgow giants from Wigan Athletic in 2015 for a reported £220,000 and has gone on to make 443 appearances in all competitions.
He has continued to have a major impact for the club this season having scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists, including their League Cup-winning goal in December.
‘James Tavernier is a Rangers legend – a stunning buy’
Hutton was unwavering in his view that Tavernier is a modern great for the Gers.
“I think Tavernier has to be a Rangers legend for me,” he told Football Insider.
“When you see the money that his move from Wigan cost – it was next to nothing.
“He’s been there through thick and thin.
“Tavernier was in the lower leagues with them and come back up.
“His goals and assists – he’s so robust and very rarely injured.
“He’s won all the domestic trophies now too, so I think you have to put him in that bracket now.
“It’s been an outstanding buy for Rangers and his goals this season and brace against St Johnstone prove it.
“In terms of value for money in their modern history, no one’s done what he has.
“He’s taken a lot of stick over the years but he always takes in on the chin.
“It shows you the type of guy that he is.”
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